London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Heston and Isleworth 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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35
Waste pipes, 13, rain-water pipes, 79, provided,
disconnected, repaired, &c. 92
Soil pipes or ventilating shafts fixed or repaired 30
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted or
repaired 13
Constructed 3
Reconstructed 11
Total No. of tests and re-tests applied 126
Other works to drains 75
Disinfection:—
Rooms disinfected—
(а) Ordinary infectious diseases 209
(b) Tuberculosis 44
Rooms stripped and cleansed 157
Articles disinfected or destroyed—
(a) Ordinary infectious diseases 1791
(b) Tuberculosis 322
Dust:
New bins provided 155
Receptacles repaired 5
Ashpits abolished 4
Sundry Nuisances abated:
Overcrowding 3
Smoke 1
Accumulation of refuse 7
Foul pigs and other animals 22
Dampness 396
Internal repairs (walls, ceilings, &c.) 1029
Yards paved or repaired 111
Other nuisances 32
Other Inspections:
Petroleum Acts 62
Shops Act 125